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    What kind of wood for a rat rack?

    What kind of wood should i go buy for building a rat rack? I don't wanna build it with something that's toxic to them and end up with dead rats. Let me know. I'm new to building stuff. Thnx.

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    Re: What kind of wood for a rat rack?

    Pine or fir is fine. There are a lot of rat rack threads around that will give you some good ideas. Here's a thread about my rat racks. I got the plans off of Tim Bailey's website.

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    Re: What kind of wood for a rat rack?

    I use 96" frame studs...pine.

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    Re: What kind of wood for a rat rack?

    Alright thanks a lot guys.

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    Re: What kind of wood for a rat rack?

    I've been using firring strips from Lowe's. Only a couple bucks per 8' length and the size has been perfect. Approx 2 x 2".
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    Re: What kind of wood for a rat rack?

    Quote Originally Posted by FatBoy View Post
    I use 96" frame studs...pine.
    Ditto
    Deborah Stewart


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    Re: What kind of wood for a rat rack?

    Whatever you decide to build your rack out of, don't use treated lumber. Treated lumber is toxic.

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